Chapter 433: Old Acquaintances

Shortly after, the opulent hall doors, adorned with copper trim, were pushed open by the Beamon guards, and Fat Luo led Prince Similian and a dozen accompanying warriors to stride in.

The Mermaid Prince's posture was as straight as a lance, his eyes filled with the arrogance and superiority unique to conquerors.

Richard half-sat on the luxurious seat, a lit cigar clenched in his mouth, eyeing his great-uncle from the corners of his eyes. On either side of him, two Dunhuang nude figures stood, with Elise diligently kneading his shoulders.

Separated for over half a year, Prince Similian had matured, now sporting a thick and elegant beard that added a worldly weariness to his distinguished demeanor—a weariness seemingly designed to deceive young women into believing it was a pretense of depth.